The Manistee Chippewas will head out on the road to square off against the Pine River Area Bucks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Manistee is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Last Monday, Manistee came up short against Montague and fell 61-54.
In what's become a running theme this season, Pine River Area gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 64-41 margin over Houghton Lake. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Pine River Area has posted since November 29, 2023.
Pine River Area found their leader in underclassman Mason Gugle, who shot 4-for-6 from long range and dropped a double-double on 22 points and ten rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Gugle has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Nathan Marks, who scored seven points.
Manistee now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Pine River Area, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-5.
Everything came up roses for Manistee against Pine River Area in their previous meeting back in January of 2023 as the team secured a 60-24 win. Does Manistee have another victory up their sleeve, or will Pine River Area turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
